Sermons on Political Diversity:

How To Be In Control When Everything Is Out Of Control

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Mar 16, 2020

Our country is on edge regarding the stock market, politics and the COVID-19 virus. As believers, the LAST thing we should do it PANIC and the first thing is to PRAY!

HOW TO BE IN CONTROL WHEN EVERYTHING IS OUT OF CONTROL Philippians 4:6 Philippians 4:6 (NKJV) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; INTRO. Wow! What an important verse for us today! I saw someone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Did Any Other God Ever Do Such A Thing?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 4, 2025

Why did all these men and women give up their lives instead of pledging fealty to the insane political rulers of the day, whether they be Roman emperors or a Nazi dictator?

Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Course 2025 I call this the week of martyrs. Jakob Gapp, a Marianist Austrian priest, had boldly preached love for all races and rejection of Nazism since 1938. He was beheaded this week in 1943 by the Gestapo. Today we celebrate Sister Teresa Benedicta of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28, Psalm 77:12-16, Deuteronomy 4:32-40, Psalm 77:20

Denomination: Catholic

The 7 Mountains Of Influence In Society: Government & Family Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

I love talking about these seven mountains of influence in society. It’s really interesting to dig into this stuff. But unfortunately all good things must come to an end, and today we talk about the last two hills, government and family.

I love talking about these seven mountains of influence in society. It’s really interesting to dig into this stuff. But unfortunately all good things must come to an end, and today we talk about the last two hills, government and family. First, the hill of government. What a pertinent topic, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Everybody’s God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 7, 2018

The story of the wise men reminds us we worship a God above political might, a God over religious complacency, and a God over cultural prejudice. Often God colors outside the lines, moving in ways that shatter our assumptions. Our God is everybody's God!

Matthew 2:1-12 Everybody’s God Today we conclude the “twelve days of Christmas,” that period of time between Christmas day and Epiphany, celebrated just yesterday. In church history, Epiphany marks the arrival of the wise men, the magi from afar bringing gifts to celebrate the newborn king. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

This Guy "gets It": The Story Of Barnabas Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

If you look at the five leaders in Acts 13, they represent 3 continents and 4 different racial groups. The reason they were called Christians in Antioch is because gospel has the ability to break down walls like nothing else

Memorial Day Video ahead of me. Today we wrap our 6-week series in the middle of Acts by looking at Barnabas. Barnabas is in fact his nickname. Now, sometimes we can be cruel with our nicknames. We can call a big man “tiny” or a slow-footed person “lightening.” When we think about some of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

First Thank God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2007

Initial sermon of interim pastorate. As Paul lived into relationship with God prior to theologizing, I thank God for the faithfulness in the congregation’s history; for mutual enrichment in its diversity; and for coming victory when no one need be ashame

God is not a problem to be solved. God is a mystery with whom we are to live. God is not an equation to be worked out in mathematical precision; God is personal, with whom we connect. God is a who, a where, and a when -- acting, living, and doing; and if God is sometimes a what and a why, an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Called By God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 23, 2006

5 MAJOR REASONS WHY GOD CALLED US: I. The first reason is UNITY (1:10-12) II. The second reason is DIVERSITY (3:4,6) III. The third reason is OPPORTUNITY (3:5)

CALLED BY GOD 1 Cor. 1:9-12, 3:4-8 NASB The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005

In today’s diverse society and brilliant technology, a lie can spread around the world before you can even tie your shoes! This is certainly true with the slick selling of this book, “The Da Vinci Code”.

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt.1 1 John 2:22-23,26 You may be asking, “Why does all this matter?” 2 words – “Mass Marketing”. In today’s diverse society and brilliant technology, a lie can spread around the world before you can even tie your shoes! This is certainly true with the slick selling of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Being Community Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 26, 2019

In Corinth the Lord’s Supper had become a place where privilege and class diversity was causing division. Through Paul’s rebuke we are called to examine whether our participation in the Lord’s Supper is unworthy.

Message 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Being Community The church in Corinth is well known as a church with issues. Let’s turn to 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 and read about an issue they were having with the Lord’s Supper. The news of Lord Supper chaos has come to Paul from Corinth through “some from Chloe’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

It's Homecoming

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 26, 2022

This sermon is adapted to fit – Homecoming Services, Reunions and Celebration Gatherings as we 1. Embrace One Another’s Healing and Transformations 2. Practice the Grace of Forgiveness 3. Enjoy and Accept One Another’s Diversity

Sermon: Homecoming Sermon This sermon is adapted to fit – Homecoming Services, Reunions and Celebration Gatherings as we 1. Embrace One Another’s Healing and Transformations 2. Practice the Grace of Forgiveness 3. Accept and Enjoy One Another’s Diversity Scripture: Mark 5:18-19 “As Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Current Crisis In America (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 25, 2021

Message analyzes current clash between Humanist worldview and Christian worldview and how that must be addressed in the days ahead. The political polarization in America is a symptom of this deeper issue. Solutions must resolve differences at that level.

Introduction In our last two messages we addressed the current crisis in America. We discussed four principles that should continually inform our thinking process. Today I want to finish that discussion with one more issue that profoundly affects our understanding of what is going on around us. I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 1:5, Zephaniah 1:12, 2 Peter 3:9, Amos 4:10, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:24-29, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What About Other Religions? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Our society values diversity and recites the mantra of religious tolerance. Jesus made it clear that that only way to heaven is through Him. His teaching, by its very nature, was and is, very exclusive. In order to help us know how to live and minister

What About Other Religions? Rev. Brian Bill 5/13/01 As has been the tradition for the last seven years, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia, agreed to host their community’s baccalaureate service again this year. But this time, the organizers wanted to include speakers ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

War! What Is It Good For?

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Feb 12, 2003

War is going to happen whether we like it or not. Regardless of our position on war politically and theologically, we are all called to turn to God and to love our enemies.

The major thing in the news over the last few weeks has been all this business over Saddam Hussein and the allegations that he is stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. Every day another part of the drama is played out—George Bush or Colin Powell or Hans Blix or any one of a number of world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Holiness

Thank You

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Nov 19, 2007

You may not have any money but you can have manners. You may be poor but you can be polite. Everybody ought to learn to say, “Thank you.”

1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 / Thank You 15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - All The Way

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 22, 2008

Everybody that first Palm Sunday misunderstood what was going on. Will we see the real Jesus or go along with the crowd & see Jesus like the latest political hero?

Palm Sunday - All the way John 12: 12 - 19 Obviously when you made your way here today you knew that we would be thinking about Palm Sunday, so it is no surprise that our reading retells the story of that amazing day. I chose to focus though on John’s story because of the text we have today ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Methodist